Guns International #: 102943760
Seller's Inventory #: PM03
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Guns International #: 102943760
Category - Sharps Pistols
- Antique Pepperbox
Original U.S. 19th Century Sharps & Hankins Model 3C .32 Short Rimfire 4 Barrel Pepperbox Pistol - Serial 5497
Description: Original U.S. 19th Century Sharps & Hankins Model 3C .32 Short Rimfire 4 Barrel Pepperbox Pistol - Serial 5497 This is exactly what the Mississippi gamblers carried on the River Boats after the Civil War for self protection. Featuring FOUR barrels, each in .32 Short Rimfire that fire individually by way of a single action hammer with a rotating internal firing pin. Easy to conceal due to the size and small "spur" style trigger, these were very popular. The barrel easily removed by pulling down the button on the left side of the frame and sliding the barrel off forwards for reloading, which also ejects the spent cartridges. The hammer must be in the half-cock position for the barrels to unlock and slide forward. The underside of the barrel is marked with serial number 5497 on the dovetail, which is also marked on the bottom of the grip. This is a all-matching example of the rare Sharps & Hankins Model 3C Pistol, a predecessor to the later Sharps 4A "Bulldog". The top of the barrel assembly has the correct Sharps & Hankins address, which is mostly clear: ADDRESS SHARPS & HANKINS PHILADELPHIA PENN. The pistol is also marked on the side of the lower frame:- C. SHARPS PATENT JAN. 25. 1859 Call RW Outdoors at 406-842-5271 with any questions.
RW Outdoors will not be held responsible for any damage incurred during the shipping process. We take great care in securing our items to ensure their safe delivery, but the handling of the packages is beyond our control once they leave our store Price: $2,935.00 Handgun Caliber: .32 Rimfire Manufacturer: Sharps Hankins Model: 3C Serial Number: 5497 Barrel Length: 3.5 Item Location: Sheridan, MT Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102943760
Seller's Inventory #: PM03
Guns International #: 102943760
Seller's Inventory #: PM03